What is another word for chuck-will's-widow?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈʌkwɪlzwˈɪdə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Chuck-will's-widow is a species of nocturnal bird that belongs to the nightjar family. It is primarily found in the southeastern United States, Central America, and Mexico. The name 'chuck-will's-widow' originates from its distinctive call, which sounds like a repeated 'chuck-will's-widow.' However, the bird also has other names that are commonly used as synonyms. These include the Eastern Whip-poor-will, Mexican Whip-poor-will, and Poor-will. The Eastern Whip-poor-will is often confused with the Chuck-will's-widow as they have similar physical characteristics and calls. The Mexican Whip-poor-will, on the other hand, is a subspecies of the Chuck-will's-widow and is found in Mexico. The Poor-will is another closely related species of nightjar.

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What are the hyponyms for Chuck-will's-widow?

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  • hyponyms for chuck-will's-widow (as nouns)

    • animal
      goatsucker, nightjar, caprimulgid.

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